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Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod

$3.50 - $300.00
Solidago speciosa

Showy Goldenrod

$3.50 - $300.00

Packet
$3.50
1/8 oz.
$5.00
1/4 oz.
$8.00
1/2 oz.
$13.00
1 oz.
$20.00
1 lb.
$300.00

Bare Root Plants
Out of Stock

3 Pack
$21.00
Tray of 38
$129.00
Tray of 50
Out of Stock

Showy Goldenrod tends to bloom a little later than most Goldenrods. It is indeed one of the showiest of the genus with a feathery plume comprised of a dense clump of pale yellow to deep yellow flowers atop an attractive red stem.  Other late-blooming natives of the same mesic to dry soils that might accent Showy Goldenrod include Button Blazing Star, Sweet Black-eyed Susan, and Stiff Gentian. This Goldenrod is not aggressive like some in the genus.  Solidago speciosa has a fibrous root system, not a rhizomatous one like Canada Goldenrod. It will spread slowly to form clumps but will not overwhelm small areas like Stiff Goldenrod can.

Whatever your preference or situation may be, there is a goldenrod to suit all occasions. Sadly, goldenrods often get blamed for causing the dreaded hayfever. This is simply not true. Their pollen is quite large and sticky so as to better adhere to the body of visiting insects. Because of this, goldenrod pollen cannot become airborne and can never make its way into your sinuses. The true cause of hayfever is the wind pollinated ragweeds, which broadcast copious amounts of lightweight pollen into the air. We cannot stress enough how important goldenrods are on the landscape. Including them on your property will provide ecosystem services well into the fall when most other plant life is shutting down.

Live Plant Shipping Table

Spring Fall Age/Size
Dormant Bare Roots April/May October 1 Year
Potted 3-Packs* May/June August/September 2.5" wide x 3.5" deep pots
Potted Trays of 38* May/June N/A 2" wide x 5" deep plugs
Potted Trays of 50 April-JuneAugust/September 2" wide x 5" deep plugs
*This species is also available as part of a 9-plant Pollinator Power Pack (spring or fall) or 38-plant Mix & Match Tray (spring only).

Details

Seeds/Packet
1,000
Seeds/Ounce
75,000
Germination Code
C(60)
D
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full, Partial
Soil Moisture
Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Height
5 feet
Bloom Time
September, October, November
Bloom Color
Yellow
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perch
Deer Resistant
Highly recommended for home landscaping
USDA Zones
3-8
Plant Spacing
2-3'
Catalog Code
SOL14F